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8x12 SpaceMaker

Garden Shed

Assembly Manual

Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the

snow off the roof(s).

-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's

responsibility, and should be abided by.

-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.

-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.

Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free

of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

Revision #19

Feb 14th, 2015

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In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer

Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our

commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of

this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace

period.

Thank you for purchasing

our 8x12 SpaceMaker

Garden Shed. Please take

the time to identify all the

parts prior to assembly.

Safety Points and Other Considerations

Our products are built for use based on

proper installation and normal

residential use, on level ground. Please

follow the instruction manual when

building your Shed and retain the

manual for future maintenance

purposes.

Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SpaceMaker Garden Shed.

Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.

Parts List:A. Floor Section 3 - 45 1/2” x 75” Floor - Joist Frames

6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Center Floor Joists - Unattached

3 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Floor Joist Frames

3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Plywood Floor - Large

3 - 45 1/2” x 21” - Plywood Floor - Small

10- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 68”- Floor Runners

B. Wall Section7 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels

7 - 1 1/2” x 2 1//2 x 45 1/2” Bottom Wall Plates

1 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Window Wall Panel

2 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panels

Door Jambs & Header

2 - 1 1/2” x 3” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb

1 - 2” x 3” x 78” - Door Header

2 - 2” x 3” x 6 1/2” - Door Header End Plates

1 - Left Side Door

1 - Right Side Door

2 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops

1 - 2 1/2” x 1/2” x 68” - Interior Top Horizontal Door Stop

1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 62 1/2” - Door Threshold

1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Interior Door Flange

Top Wall Plates

6- 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 32” - Front & Rear Top Plates

(2 pieces Angle cut on end, 1 piece straight cut both ends)

4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 65 3/4” - Side Top Plates

(Angle cut on edge -65 3/4” l)

Gable Walls

4 - Gable Half Walls - Triangular Shaped

C. Rafter Section18- 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2” - Roof Rafters

2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 84” - Roof Ridge Boards

2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 52 1/2” - Roof Ridge Boards

2 - 1/16” x 3” x 7” - Metal Ridge Board Connectors

4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits

D. Roof Section4 - Outside Rear Roof Panels (Shingles overhanging roof battens on 1

end)

2 - Middle Roof Panel (Shingles flush with roof battens)

3 -3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” Roof Gussets - (angle cut on ends)

E. Miscellaneous Section

Bottom Skirting

10 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Side Bottom Skirting

Corner & Sidewall Trim

8 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trims

3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Doorway / Rear Wall Trims

4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Filler Trim

4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x82” - Wide Corner Trim

4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 44 1/2” - Horizontal Gable Trim

Facia Trim

4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” long - Front and Rear Facia

(Angle cut on ends - 2 right / 2 left)

4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 71 3/4” long - Side Facia)

Filler Shingles (5 1/2” wide)

16 pcs - Long

4 pcs - Short

Ridge Caps

22 - Cedar Roof Ridge Caps

Misc. Pieces

1 - Window Insert

1 -Window Trim Pkg - (1-24 1/16” angle cut / 3 -23” straight cut)

1 - Flower Box Kits

2- Pentagon Facia Plate

4 -Facia / Trim Detail Plates

1 pc - Spare Wall Siding

2 pcs - Spare Shingles- use to shim door, etc

Note: We recommend you drill a 1/8” pilot hole for each screw, to

avoid splitting wood. The hole depth should be equal to 3/4 the length

of screw.


Note: All Trim, Facia and Bottom Skirting pieces will be positioned rough face out when installed.

8x12 SPACEMAKER HARDWARE PACKAGE

2 1/2”

Note: screws and nails shown actual size.

2”

1 1/4”

3/4”

2”

3/4”

1 1/2”

1 1/4”

Tee Hinge x 6 Door

Handle x 2

Ridge Board

Connector x 2

Black

Silver

Black

Shingle

Square Drive Bit

Hardware Kit (Provided)

Safety Glasses Work Gloves

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)


Barrel Bolt

Simpson Strong

Tie (Roof) x 8

Cane Bolt

Ladder

Screw Gun/Drill Tape MeasureHammer Wood Clamp

Level Pliers

Tools Required (Not Provided)

1/8” & 1/2” Drill Bits

Utility Knife

3”

Finishing

1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above. Position Joists

equally in Floor Joist Frame. Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position.

Position Joist so flush with framing.

Flush

with

framing

2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). You can find the

Square Drive Screw Bit in the Hardware Kit Bag.


You can find the

Square Drive Bit for

the screws in the

Hardware Kit Bag.

A. Floor Section

Plywood Floor

Large (3)

Floor Joist

Frames

Large (3)Floor Runners (10)

Plywood Floor

Small (3)

Exploded view of all parts necessary to

complete Floor Section. Identify all parts

prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is

96” wide x 136 1/2” deep.

Concrete Pad

(optional foundation method)

Floor Joist

Frames

Small (3)

7. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame.

There are 2 floor runners per 136 1/2” side and 5

completed runners in total. Use 6 - 2 1/2” screws

per Runner.

96”

5. Complete all large and small frame

attachments. Screw each completed section

together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws. 6. When completed, your floor footprint

should be 136 1/2” deep x 96” wide.

136 1/2”

8. Make sure Runners are flush with outside

and front and rear floor framing but not

overhanging.

3. Lay out Floor Joist Frames as

illustrated at left. There are 3 larger and 3

smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint for

the floor when attached together will be

136 1/2” deep x 96” wide.

4. Attach each large and small floor joist frame

together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per section. F

ront

of

Shed


Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor

runners will sit on your foundation. It is

important to note that having a level foundation

is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary

between regions. Typical foundations can

be concrete pads or patio stones positioned

underneath the floor runners.

10. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip

the floor over and place on your foundation.

Caution: you will need 2 people to assist

you. Be careful when laying floor down not to

bend or twist floor. When in place, level floor

completely.

Concrete Slab

Foundation

Foundations

9. Complete all Floor Runners.

11. Position Plywood Floor pieces (6) on top of

completed floor joists. The Plywood is cut

slightly smaller than floor framing. Keep plywood

seams tight.

Hint: Use a chalk

line to mark location

of floor joists to

determine screw

placement.

Front

12. With Plywood positioned correctly on floor

framing, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws

every 16”.


plywood

pushed together

at seam.

centered on

floor frame.

13. Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location. On a Standard Kit, there is

1 Window Wall Panel, 7 Solid Wall Panels and 2 Narrow Wall Panels for the front. Make sure to

position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed. Look at window wall

panel to compare and determine proper wall position.

Front

B. Wall SectionExploded view of all parts necessary to

complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts

prior to starting.

Window Wall

Panel (1)

Side Top

Plates (4)Angle cut on side

(2 per side)

Rear Top

Plates (3)

Gable

Walls (4)

Door Header

and End Pieces

Narrow Wall Panel

12” wide (2)

Solid Wall

Panel (7)

Front Top

Plates (3)

Window

Insert (1)


15. Starting at Rear Corner, position a

Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor.

The Wall Panel bottom framing will sit flush

with floor framing. Wall siding will overhang

the floor by 1/2”.

Important: Make sure all walls are

aligned in their upright position. If not,

water may leak into your shed. Unsure if

panel is facing up or down? Check and

compare siding on window wall panel to

match alignment.

16. The side wall panels will sit flush with floor

framing at corners, and the rear panels will be

sandwiched between them. Note: Siding will

overhang the floor by approx. 1/2” .Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is

flush with outside of floor framing

when properly aligned.

Side Panel

Rear

Bottom Wall Plate

14. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall Plate

to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush with

framing.

Front of Shed


17. Position rear solid wall

into place on plywood floor.

Butt both vertical wall studs

of side and rear walls

together and attach with

3- 2 1/2” screws. Screw at

the bottom, middle and top

of stud to secure properly.

Rear Wall Panels

Rear Solid Wall

Side

SolidW

all

18. With the corner wall

attachment complete, position

rear wall so bottom 2x3 wall

framing is sitting flush with

floor framing. Wall siding

should overhang floor by

approximately 1/2”. When

positioned correctly, add a

second rear wall panel and

attach both rear wall panel

studs together as per Step 17.

Rear

Solid

Wall

2x3 wall framing flush

with floor framing.

Be sure that

rear wall panels

fit between the

side wall panels

(sandwiched)

Side Wall Panel


Do Not Attach Walls To

Floor Until Step 26

Optional - Caulking

seams will help prevent

moisture from entering

your shed. Caulking

not included in kit.

20. Next, complete all side wall panel attachments. Typically, Window Wall Panel is positioned in

middle of side. Attach wall studs together as per Step 17.

21. Complete all remaining side wall attachments. Attach wall studs together as per Step 17.

Front of Shed

Wall panel will sit flush

with floor framing at

front of shed.

Front of Shed


19. Locate Window Insert and Window Trim Package. Before installing, run a bead of caulking

around window opening perimeter. Position window in cavity and secure with 8- 1 1/4” screws. Position

Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4- 1 1/4” finishing nails per piece.

Trim Sizes = 1x 24 1/16” angle cut = top / 3 x 23” straight cut= Sides & Bottom.

22. Complete both Narrow Wall attachments making sure 2x3 wall framing is flush with floor framing,

and siding of wall is overhanging the floor by approximately 1/2”.

23.There are 2 - 6 1/2” Door Header End Plates. Align dado cut on top facing outward and flush to

inside of wall framing. Attach each with 2 - 2 1/2” screws as illustrated above.

24. Position Door Header (78”long) with dado cut facing outwards between End Plates. Push walls

together so joints are tight together. Secure Header to Narrow Wall framing with 2 - 2 1/2” screws per

side.

Sits flush with inside

of wall framing


Make sure joints are

tight. Push walls in if

required.

Dado cut facing to the

top and outwards.

25. When all walls are attached together, check alignment

with the floor. Bottom wall framing should sit flush with

outside of floor framing. Confirm 67” wide door opening at

bottom. When positioned correctly, fasten bottom wall plates

to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall panel.

26. Position Front Top Plates on

top of wall studs so they are flush on

the inside with Door Header. There

are 3 pieces of Front Top Plates

(2 end plates, angle cut on 1 end, and

1 middle plate, straight cut on both

ends). Together, the plates should be

centered evenly on the wall left to

right. Attach by screwing down into

Door Header with 4 - 2” screws.

Angle cut on ends.

Top Plates should be flush

with inside of wall framing.


Confirm 67” Wide Door Opening at Bottom

Caulking

Optional - Caulking

seams will help prevent

moisture from entering

your shed. Caulking not

included in kit.

Floor

Angle

screws into perimeter

Floor Joists.

28. Position the Rear Top Plates on rear wall top framing to complete. Use 4 - 2” screws per piece.

27. Next, attach the 4 Side Top Plates (2 per side). The side top plates are angle cut down the

length. Once again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate

should also be flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece.

SideTop

Plate

Rear Top Plates


29. Locate Gable 1/2 Walls for both sides of the

shed. Align framing and wall siding lapp together.

Screw center wall framing of each piece together

with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Note: prior to attaching, try

each combination of Gables for best fit.

Notched at top

Flashing

Male / Female

Wall Lapp Siding

Plate flush to inside

of wall framing

30. Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall. The rear gable

framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate.

31. The gable should be centered sideways (left to right) on the top plate. Hint: use a straight edge

to check the angle of the gable framing and top plate. Both angles should line up. Adjust gable

accordingly.

32. Temporarily attach gable to walls and top plate with 2 - 2” screws. Gables may need slight

adjustment in Step 44. Complete attachment in Step 44 with additional 6 - 2” screws. Screw from the

bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall.


straight edge

Gable Framing

Flashing to overhang wall

Gable

Framing

flush with

Top Plate

34. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs and

position flush against front narrow wall

stud. The Jamb is 3” wide and will sit flush

to outside of wall siding. When positioned

correctly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2 1/2”

screws. Complete both sides.

33. Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 32.



C. & D. Rafter and Roof Section

Outside

Roof

Panels (2)

Middle Roof

Panels (2)

Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section.

Identify all parts prior to starting. (Roof Filler Shingles Missing)

Outside

Roof

Panels (2)

Roof Rafters

(9 per side)

18 Tot.

Ridge Boards (4)

84” & 52 1/2”long

Soffits (4)

1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4”

Ridge Board

Ridge Board

Metal Ridge Board Connector

35. Locate (1 each) 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 84” & 52 1/2” Ridge Boards and attach together with Metal

Ridge Board Connector using 8 - 3/4” screws. Total Length when connected is 136 1/2”. Complete

two Sets.Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards.

Metal Ridge

Board

Connectors (2)

Roof Gussets (3)

8 - 3/4” Screws


38. Attach end of a 68 1/4” long Soffit Board flush to ends of

outside rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end. Drill pilot hole

in Soffit ends to prevent splitting. Complete both outside

rafter / Soffit connections first. Measure and position interior

Rafters as illustrated above. When positioned correctly, attach

Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 -1 1/4” screws /rafter. Flip

completed rafter section over. Complete 2nd Rafter section now as

per Steps 35 - 37 with the following exception. When attaching

Ridge Board to Rafter ends, make sure Metal Ridge Board

Connector is positioned so offset to first Rafter Section. See

Step 43 for illustration.

37. Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside

rafters with 2 - 2” screws per end. Measure and position interior

Rafters as illustrated below. When positioned correctly, attach

Ridge Board to remaining rafters with 2 - 2” screws /rafter end.

36. Locate 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and completed

Ridge Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to

the right. Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw

doubled up Rafters together with

3 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Note: completed

rafter section will be flipped over in Step 38.

Ridge Board

Soffits

Rafter

Soffi

t

68.25”

45.5”20.5”

20.5”

20.5”

45.5”45.5”

136.5”

Connector

Board to

inside

Flip Rafter

Sections over

when complete

Important: Pilot

Hole Ridge Board

to prevent splitting!

Important: Pilot

Hole Soffit to

prevent splitting!

Doubled up rafters

2 1/2” screws into

doubled up rafters.Ridge Board

39. Starting with one side, lift

completed rafter section up.

(make sure Soffit is facing down).

Soffit


41. When Rafter Section is correctly

positioned, outside rafters will sit

equally on gable framing and Soffit will

sit approximately 1/8” away from wall

panels.

Rafter should rest

on gable framing.

40. Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch.

Gable Notch

Rid

geBoa

rd

Rafter

gable framing

Soffit should sit

approx. 1/8” away

from wall panel.

42. Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 39 & 40.


Gable Notch

RidgeBoard

Rafter

Offsetting Metal

Ridge Board

Connectors

43. At the peak, align Ridge Boards so

they are flush together and secure them

with 12 - 1 1/4” screws. Important: if

there is a gap between Ridge Boards, try

pushing side walls closer together from

outside. Walls should be 91” apart at top

from inside of wall plate to wall plate. To

completely secure Ridge Boards, place

4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the

remaining Metal Ridge Board Connector

holes. Complete both sides.

Important: - If Gable framing does

not line up with Rafters, remove

temporary 2” screws from gable

framing. Re-align gable and secure

with 8 - 2” screws total.

44. With both Rafter Ridge Boards

connected. Completely secure Gable

framing to both outside rafters with

8 - 2” screws per gable side.

45. Roof Gussets are positioned on middle rafters. Prior to attaching, make sure Side Walls are

properly aligned. Have two helpers push the front and rear walls at the top from the outside of shed

until inside to inside measurement between Side Wall Plates is 91”. When correct, slide gusset up,

use level to square gusset and attach to rafters with 4 - 2” screws. Complete remaining Gussets.

91” across

47. Identify Roof Panels. There are 2 Outside and 1 Middle Roof Panel per side. Starting with

outside rear panel, lift up and place on rafters.

Shingles overhang plywood

on outside panels.

Shingles and plywood

flush on middle panel.

Roof facing downOutside Roof Panel.

46. Secure Rafters to Top Wall Framing

with one 3” screw per rafter. Screw through

Wall Frame at an angle. Have two helpers

push the Front and Rear Walls at the top from

the outside of shed until inside to inside

measurement between the Top Plates is 91”.


49. Locate Middle Roof Panel

and place on middle rafters.

50. With Middle Roof Panel aligned as per Step 48,

tack panel down to rafters with 2 - 2.5” screws in the

bottom row of shingles.

51. Lift up, position and attach 2nd Outside Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 48.

48. Place Outside Roof Panel so it sits flush on 3rd rafter from the outside (doubled up rafter).

Plywood on roof should be flush with end of rafter at bottom. From the outside, screw down through

bottom and top row of shingles into rafter with 2 - 2.5” screw.

Shingles overhang

plywood on Outside

Roof Panel.


Roof Plywood flush

with rafter end.

Outside

Panel

Middle

PanelOutside

Panel

53. Make sure to attach Roof Panels

down to Rafters as shown above.

52. Position and attach all Roof

Panels as per Steps 48-51.


54. Roof Filler Shingles are included to

cover roof seams. Starting at the

bottom, slide the first Long Shingle in until

flush with other bottom shingles. See

diagram step 55 for proper attachment.

55. Screw first filler shingle down to

rafters using 1 - 2 1/2” screw per panel

(2 in total). Make sure to screw into both

rafters.

Attach above

the exposure

line.

56. Slide in another filler shingle and attach as per Step 55. On your last row of shingles, the filler

shingle is precut to fit properly. Attach to roof with 2 - 1 1/4” Shingle nails per shingle. Position

Simpson Strong ties on plywood and outside rafters and secure with 4 - 1 1/2” screws. There are 4 ties

per gable.

4 - 90 degree Simpson

Ties / Gable.

Exposure

Line

E. Misc.Section

Ridge Cap

Side Facia (4)

Horizontal

Gable Trim

(4)

Bottom Skirting

Sides (6)

Narrow Trims (9)

Flower

Box

Door Trim (2)

Pentagon

Facia Piece

(2)

Note: missing from exploded drawing: Interior Door Stops and Interior Cane Bolt.

Exploded view of all parts necessary to

complete the Miscellaneous Section.

Identify all parts prior to starting.

Filler

Trim (4)

Facia / Trim

Detail Plate (4)

Bottom Skirting

Front & Rear (4)Wide Trim (4)

Front and Rear

Facia (4)

Tee Hinges (6)

Left and

Right Doors

Door Hardware

(Pull Handles and

Barrel Bolt)


57. To further secure roof panels, from the inside, drill pilot holes in each Mid Rafter (3 per Rafter)

on an angle. Using 3 - 2 1/2” screws, secure rafters to roof plywood. Note: from outside, have a helper

push roof panel down so plywood sits flush against rafter when securing.

Mid

RafterRoof Plywood

3 - 2 1/2” screws angle

screwed in each Mid Rafter

Angle screwed

59. Attach Corner

Trim Filler Strips

(4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”)

to front and rear walls

in each corner.

Hammer with 8 - 1 1/2”

finishing nails. bottom

skirt

ing

58. Attach Bottom Skirting

around the base of the shed.

Skirting will hide floor framing.

The front & rear skirting

pieces will meet together in

the center. Gaps on outside

will be covered by Wide Trim

pieces later. Start with side

skirting and attach with

4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per

piece. Attach additional 1 1/4”

screws on bottom edge of

wall siding into bottom wall

plate to further secure bottom

siding to framing. Drill pilot

holes in siding to prevent

splitting.

3 pieces of Bottom Skirting

for sides / 2 pieces for front

and rear.

side

skirt

ing

Gap in corner

rear of shed

60. Position Rear Wide Corner Trim (4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82”) over filler trim. Prior to attaching,

do a dry run with Narrow Corner Trim - First butt Narrow Trim up tight underneath the Soffit. Position

Wide Trim evenly with Narrow Trim at bottom. Attach with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Wide

trim will overhang sidewall by 1/2” to cap Narrow Trim.

Side Bottom Skirting

1/2” overhang

1 1/4” screw


61. Attach Narrow Corner Trims to each side corner (4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” long). Use 8 - 1 1/2”

finishing nails per piece. Align Trim so tight underneath Soffit and flush with Wide Corner Trim.

Wide Corner

Trim

Sideskirting

62. Attach Narrow Wall Trim (4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”) where wall panels come together and leave a

seam. Position trim equally on each wall and use 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Align as per

Corner Trim . Attach Rear Wall Trim (77 1/2” long) as above.

Narrow Wall

Trim

Rear Wall

Trim


63. Position Front and Rear Facia (angle cut on ends) and Side Facia (square cut ends) in corner.

Line Fascia up so square cut Facia is positioned between angled cut facia. Attach angled facia to

plywood end with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Gap where facia boards come together at peak

will be covered in Step 64. Do a dry run using Fascia to help you correctly position before attaching.

Square Cut Facia

AngledFacia

Square cut Facia

positioned between

Angled Facia

Square Cut

Facia Angled Facia

67. Position Door Trim pieces (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2”) tight at top with Horizontal Gable trim

and flush with door jamb. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece.

Flush with door

jamb .

66. Attach Horizontal Gable Trim ( 4- 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 44”) to both front and rear of shed. Position

equally over gable and wall seam. Use 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece to secure. (2 pieces

per side)

Pentagon Facia

Plate

65. Attach Pentagon Facia Plate where

End Facia meets at the peak. Use 4 - 1 1/2”

finishing nails per piece to secure.


64. Attach Side Facia to roof rafter ends. There

are 2 Facia pieces per side. Secure with 8 - 1 1/2”

finishing nails per piece.

Horizontal Gable Trim

to cover flashing

68. Attach Facia/Trim Detail Plates to cover seam where facia and horizontal trim pieces come

together. Secure each with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails


69. Place First Roof Ridge Cap (Lower Grade Undercourse Ridge Cap) on roof peak overhanging

shingles by approximately 1”. Attach with 2- 1 1/4” Shingle Nails 9” from end. Place 2nd Ridge Cap

1” back from 1st cap. Attach with 2- 1 1/4” Shingle Nails 9” from end.

70. Place 3rd Ridge Cap 8” back from 2nd. (enough to cover shingle

nails). Attach 3rd Ridge Cap down as per Step 69. Continue to position

and attach Ridge Caps until half roof is complete. From opposite side,

position and attach Ridge Caps as described above. Score/cut 1 Ridge

Cap to 12” or to fit in the center of roof. Attach center cap with 4 - 1 1/4”

Shingle Nails.

9” from end

8”

8”

Undercourse

Ridge Cap

Important: Butt (thick)

end of Ridge Cap will

be facing towards the

outside of shed.thick end

thin end

72. Next, position and secure the Double Doors. Starting with Right Side Door, position so there is

a 1/2” gap on bottom and approximately 3/8” on the side. Use a spare Shingle to shim door in place

at the bottom. Using 2” black screws, secure hinges to Door Trim. Hint: Do not attach all the 2” screws

until both doors are positioned correctly into place. Use Screw Driver to tighten screws completely.

Bottom of Door

3/8” gap on

side, 1/2” gap

at bottom.2” Black Screws

71. Attach Door Hinges to both Left and Right Side Double Doors. Position Hinges equally on

door trim as shown above and attach with Black 3/4” and 2” screws.

Attach Black Tee Hinges

with 3/4” & 2” Black

hardware provided

Note: illustration of Hinge may not be accurate.

The # of screw holes in the hinge may vary from

three to four depending on model.


3/4” screws

2“ Screws

75. Close both doors and align so

doors are straight. Attach Door

Threshold (2 1/2” wide x 62 1/2” long)

with 4 - 2” screws, centering between

doorway.


74. Attach Horizontal and Vertical Door

Stops to door header and jambs. Start with

horizontal Stop first and then complete both

vertical stops. Position so door gap is covered.

Use 4 - 2” screws per piece to secure.

73. Position Left Side Door as per Step 72 and secure with 2” Black Screws. When satisfied with

door positioning, complete all 2” screws. Note: Do not over tighten hinge screws when using screw

gun. Tighten 3/4 of the way and use a Screw Driver to finish so as not to strip screws.

79. Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly

Instructions included. Position completed

Flower Box below bottom of window trim and

secure with 2 - 2” screws per box. Screw from

inside of box into the center wall stud. Attach

second screw 2” underneath first screw and

once again into the wall stud.

76. Position and attach Vertical Door Flange on inside door frame (left door from outside) using

6 - 2” screws. Position on inside edge of door frame.

78. Attach Door Handles and Black Barrel Bolt

as illustrated above with 3/4” Black Screws. Note

how female part of Barrel Bolt is positioned

higher than male. Do a dry run first to position

Barrel Bolt correctly. Important: Drill pilot holes

with 1/8” drill bit prior to securing with screws to

prevent wood splitting.

Inside Edge of

Door Frame


77. The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Vertical Door Flange. To position Cane Bolt correctly,

attach to flange first, close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod. Open doors and drill hole

where previously marked with 1/2” bit. Use hardware provided in each kit to complete

installation of all hardware.

Drill 1/2” Diameter Hole to

accommodate rod of Cane Bolt.

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Note: Our Sheds are shipped as

an unfinished products. If exposed

to the elements, the western red

cedar lumber will weather to a

silvery-gray color. If you prefer to

keep the cedar lumber looking

closer to the original color, we

suggest that you treat the wood

with a good oil base wood stain.

You may also wish to paint your

new shed rather than stain it. In

both cases we recommend that

you consult with a paint and stain

dealer in your area for their

recommendations.

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